Underwear Mistakes You’re Probably Making Every Day !!!

Let’s face it, ladies, cotton underwear may not be the sexiest choice you can make — but it’s the healthiest. “Silk and synthetic fabrics are not breathable, which increases the risk of moisture being trapped and retained, which can create a yeast or bacterial infection,” Donnica Moore, M.D., told The Huffington Post. She added that if you must wear underwear made from synthetic fabrics, you should at least choose a pair with a cotton-lined crotch. Limit the silky panties to special occasions — especially those where they won’t stay on very long.

Wearing thongs

Thongs may be the perfect solution to panty lines when you’re rocking your yoga pants, but they come with risks that are just, well, gross. “If you have a little bacteria — E. coli is the most common bacteria in the colon — in the back part of the fabric and you’re physically active, that material may move,” Dr. Jill M. Rabin told The Huffington Post. “All it has to do is move an inch or two and it’s next to the vagina or urethra. That thong may be depositing colonic bacteria into your vagina or urethra.”

If that’s still not enough to make you ready to trash your thongs, irritation from the thin material can also lead to skin tags on the vulva and rectum — probably not the look you’re going for down there. Rabin added that choosing cotton thongs, wearing them for short periods of time, and keeping yourself clean will probably keep you healthy… but is this underwear mistake worth it?

Wearing the wrong size

No one wants to wear underwear that sag — it’s uncomfortable and unsightly. But wearing too-tight underwear is just as big of a mistake, and might even be worse. Wearing too-tight clothing in any area of the body can lead to chafing and irritation, and the vagina is no different. I don’t know about you, but that doesn’t sound like a good place to be dealing with chafed skin.